91% Eclipse of the Heart

 

The Eclipse of 2017 did not disappoint! There was mass hysteria prior to the event because so many people wanted eclipse glasses and they were no where to be found. Some people were smart and bought them in advance only to later find that they weren't approved for direct sun staring. Lots of people were heading to Idaho and Wyoming for "totality" where there was 2 min 30 seconds of blackness. I waited in line the week prior and paid $6 for two pair (figured we would share) and we planned on heading to the viewing party at the library. While we waited, already had purchased glasses, hoards of people waited for free ones. Well, 10 min before the eclipse started they walked around with HANDFULS of glasses and handed them out for F R E E (of course). Oh well. That meant we all got our own.

It was super awesome to watch the moon move in front of the sun! Our shadows got all fuzzy and it was actually quite surprising to feel the temperature drop as the sun was blocked (even at 91%).  I guess there will be another eclipse in 2045- I'll be knocking on 60's door so it only made sense to take the kids now to see something that doesn't happen every day.

The Hulk Smashes Pre-K

 

And just like that, all three of my kids will be in school! When I found out Enzo would be starting August 8th, my heart sank a little. I was ready for him to start at the end of the month with the other two kids. His orientation with Miss Amy was awesome! He found a garbage truck and some "diggers" in the sandbox so, his ramp up period was 1.5 seconds. Ironic story- there was a cute girl there and her and I chatted about how our sister in law recommended this place and she took all her kids here- coincidentally, we were both talking about the SAME sister in law (Rachel Ball). 

Enzo picked his Super hero shirt to wear on on the first day. He barely made it to being potty trained three weeks before school started (yeah!) and he was SO excited to go. Armed with a blessing from Daddy for his first day and a darling bag embroidered with his name, he was ready. While he was in school I took the older to to see $5 Tuesday movie- Emoji Movie- that ended with just enough time to go and pick him up.

Enzo and Miss Amy.

I also volunteered to be the August mom and was tasked with making 12 Troll headbands. The theme this year is the movie "Trolls". Miss Amy sent this picture- 1) I was happy that the headbands stook up straight (except boy in the bottom right corner, can't win them all). 2) That Enzo actually wore one because you can see boy top left refused. 3) Enzo NOT smiling and playing with his stomach. Awesome.

We are super excited to watch him grow and develop this year. I think he is going to really excel and do well here. I got a little misty on the first day- he didn't even seem to care that I was leaving and he seemed so tiny but he was SO excited to be there I couldn't be too sad to watch another Last of the Firsts slip away.